Accounting Coordinator
Accounting Coordinator
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Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Associates degree in accounting preferred with a minimum of one year experience in accounting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
Knowledge:
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Thorough knowledge of school district policies and procedures pertinent to the duties of the job. Thorough knowledge of general and payable accounting practices and procedures. Knows of the reports and records which must be prepared processed and maintained in order to meet federal state and district requirements. Is knowledgeable and proficient in the use of computers for the entry and maintenance of data and the creation of necessary reports.
Skills/Effort:
Strong accounting analytical communication organization and mathematical skills. Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy. Ability to monitor expenditures and maintain accounts within budgetary limitations. Skill in the preparation and maintenance of various financial records and reports. Ability to keep abreast of current policies and procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality of District records and information. Ability to properly schedule workload and independently performs tasks. Ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner with supervisors co-workers and external auditors. Is capable of working under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and/or tight deadlines.
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Assists the Director of Finance in administering the financial affairs of the District including accounting systems budget internal controls special projects grants and auditing to provide maximum financial services to support public education.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares various records and reports as needed to assist in the development of budgets procurement regulations financial statements schedules ledgers journal entries purchase orders invoices spreadsheets letters of correspondence etc.
Coordinates the project accounting for special projects grants assists coordinators/directors by preparing and maintaining all financial transactions pertaining to such to include proper reporting to the State Department of Education.
Assists in maintaining all financial transactions related to the general ledger project accounts bond sales and ensures proper reconciliation. Establishes proper classification of expenditures in order to stay within parameters of budgets and assists in any budget amendments.
Accurately maintains fixed-asset accounting records by establishing appropriate records and reconciling such accounts with general ledger. Assists with any problems and/or discrepancies.
Analyzes and submits to administrators a monthly budget status report in a timely manner.
Assists in the preparation of financial statements for review by external auditors; prepares schedules and work papers for support of Financial Statements; assists auditors and provides other information as required for interim and end-of-year audits. Conducts periodic audits of Student Activity Fund accounts to include entrance and exit interviews in relation to the audit.
Reviews all district purchase orders for accuracy ensuring all requested funds are available as well as the districts procurement procedures have been followed and making proper corrections where necessary.
Operates general office equipment such as a computer typewriter copier and calculator in the performance of duties.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Two hundred forty (240) days per year
SALARY: Professional Salary Schedule D
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.
How to Apply
- Please send a resume and letter of interest to Jeff Stribble
- Applications may be requested from and submitted to:
Union County School District
PO Box 907 Union SC 29379
Telephone: Fax:
Union County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age sex race color religion handicapping conditions or national origin in employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
